Press Releases

Commerce Finalizes Agreement to Transfer Rural Center Grants

IGH, N.C. — Secretary Sharon Decker signed an agreement today that transfers $100 million in state funds from the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center to the N.C. Department of Commerce, which will assume the management and oversight of 421 existing grants totaling in excess of $69 million.

HUBER+SUHNER to Relocate North America Headquarters to North Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that HUBER+SUHNER, a manufacturer of components and system solutions for electrical and optical transportation of data and energy, will locate its North American headquarters in Mecklenburg County.  The

N.C. Division of Employment Security Receives Favorable Marks in Recent Audits

IGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Commerce recently received positive results from three separate audits of the Division of Employment Security (DES). The Division was audited by the U.S.

Owens Corning to Create 110 Jobs in Gaston County

Composite materials manufacturer to establish new facility in Gastonia

Polymer Manufacturer Expansion Brings 76 Jobs to Rutherford County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Trelleborg  Coated Systems US, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered polymer solutions, will expand its operations in Rutherford County.  The company plans to create 76 new jobs and invest

Seafood Processor to Create 120 Jobs in Pender County

, N.C. -- Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that RC Creations, LLC, a seafood processing company, will establish a new facility in Pender County. The company plans to create 120 new jobs and invest more than $25 million by the end of 2017.

Gov. McCrory Announces Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development

Governor Pat McCrory announced that the 2013 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development were presented today to three companies and four North Carolinians.

More than 1,600 New Employers Register with NCWorks Online

Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that more than 1,600 new businesses have registered to find qualified workers with NCWorks Online since the site was launched on Aug. 5.

GE Opens New Product Development Facility in Cary

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory congratulated GE Energy Management for opening its new Energy Management office in Cary. The new Cary office co-locates GE’s engineering and product management with other critical functions under one roof.

NC Commerce Secretary Decker Announces Broadband Survey

Broadband Survey Initiative Aims to Grow State’s Digital Economy